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Some players do it deliberately to injure, like pushing players into a pack. Moore wasn't going for the mark but for the punch.
The role of the enforcer is as relevant as ever. Of course, it has evolved along with the game, and as stated in a previous post, thank goodness for that.
Seriously, BM, as per usual you've missed the point completely. Are you just taking the piss now? Arguing for the sake of it? I've defined the role of the modern enforcer at least three times in my previous posts and given examples as to who played the role in our relatively recent past. Check out skeptic's contribution for a bit of clarification as well.B.M wrote: ↑Fri 14 Jun 2024 3:46pm Mate
I don’t think I embarrassed myself by saying what we need is an enforcer.
Still don’t know wtf that actually meansmeans
It’s not 1972 with 1 umpire, no cameras, boggy grounds and players hitting opponents behind the play.
I wasn’t a fan of enforcers then, definitely not now
In theory at least, Firey. We are in furious agreement about that. The truth is some are better at it than others.The Fireman wrote: ↑Fri 14 Jun 2024 5:51pm enforcers are a thing of the past...all players should be accountable for their team mates.
No, not relevant to me. All AFL players today are highly trained in tackling, pressurising, and attacking the ball. Any player who does not intimidate the player with the ball though high proximity pressure or tackling, will be pulled up by the coaches. I don't reckon any AFL player changes his behaviour or is particularly intimidated by the so called reputation of "enforcers", even by your definition.Nick DalSanto Claus wrote: ↑Fri 14 Jun 2024 6:23pmThe role of the enforcer is as relevant as ever. Of course, it has evolved along with the game, and as stated in a previous post, thank goodness for that.
The outright thugs are gone, replaced by the Hayes, Gehrig and Hamill types. Ball players who were ferocious in their legitimate attacks on the pill and opponents. I thought I'd articulated that quite clearly. For us, I'm hoping Windy and Mitchito become that type of player.
Remonstrating on a football field is the biggest waste of time imaginable. It rarely amounts to much more than handbags at five paces: a bit of pointless pushing and shoving and sneering. If it turns into violent retaliation, all it can possibly lead to is a free kick reversal and/or a 50 metre penalty for our opposition or even to a suspension for one of our players. Nothing good whatsoever can come of it.skeptic wrote: ↑Fri 14 Jun 2024 3:12pm To me… it’s not a thug mentality. Hamil wasn’t a thug. Powell wasn’t a thug. They were just players that weren’t easily pushed around and were inclined to remonstrate if out youngsters copped a cheap shot.
We haven’t had one for a long time - our players get felled quite a bit and no one stands up for them
And here's me thing it was you lacking in those very basic skills. BM certainly doesn't.Nick DalSanto Claus wrote: ↑Fri 14 Jun 2024 6:38pmSeriously, BM, as per usual you've missed the point completely. Are you just taking the piss now? Arguing for the sake of it? I've defined the role of the modern enforcer at least three times in my previous posts and given examples as to who played the role in our relatively recent past. Check out skeptic's contribution for a bit of clarification as well.B.M wrote: ↑Fri 14 Jun 2024 3:46pm Mate
I don’t think I embarrassed myself by saying what we need is an enforcer.
Still don’t know wtf that actually meansmeans
It’s not 1972 with 1 umpire, no cameras, boggy grounds and players hitting opponents behind the play.
I wasn’t a fan of enforcers then, definitely not now
Remember Lenny, Fraser and Sammy? Didn't you admire them? I now understand the frustration other posters show when arguing with you.
Surely, you're not serious? I refuse to believe you are that lacking in basic reading and comprehension skills.
I thought all our men stood tall last night in the face of Lions trying to intimidate several of our players. Oscar M seriously tried to put the frighteners on a few including Windy. They stood up well.
You have to be joking, Saynta. I've made a living out of writing professionally for over 30 years. I've not had much criticism about the quality of my work in that time. Read his posts again.saynta wrote: ↑Fri 14 Jun 2024 8:19pmNick DalSanto Claus wrote: ↑Fri 14 Jun 2024 6:38pmSeriously, BM, as per usual you've missed the point completely. Are you just taking the piss now? Arguing for the sake of it? I've defined the role of the modern enforcer at least three times in my previous posts and given examples as to who played the role in our relatively recent past. Check out skeptic's contribution for a bit of clarification as well.B.M wrote: ↑Fri 14 Jun 2024 3:46pm Mate
I don’t think I embarrassed myself by saying what we need is an enforcer.
Still don’t know wtf that actually meansmeans
It’s not 1972 with 1 umpire, no cameras, boggy grounds and players hitting opponents behind the play.
I wasn’t a fan of enforcers then, definitely not now
Remember Lenny, Fraser and Sammy? Didn't you admire them? I now understand the frustration other posters show when arguing with you.
Surely, you're not serious? I refuse to believe you are that lacking in basic reading and comprehension skills.
And here's me thing it was you lacking in those very basic skills. BM certainly doesn't.
Of course I don't understand football. You know everything as you believe your opinion is fact.